Salespeople are on the front lines every day and they are the people that can make or break any business. Keeping them happy and motivated is not just important, it's imperative to the continued success of your business. So, it shouldn’t be any surprise that these successful* salespeople can make you crazy. They are often... Continue Reading →
Rule #2
You're not worth it, you must be perfect and make no mistakes, you should worry what everyone thinks, you aren't enough? Would you throw these jabs at someone you care for? No, you wouldn't say those things. Negative self-talk is like putting on boxing gloves and hitting yourself in the gut over and over... Continue Reading →
Creativity
CREATIVITY - Radical Solutions to Everyday Problems “making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” - Charles Mingus For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. A recent IBM poll of 1,500 CEOs identified... Continue Reading →
Be A Man!
Many men face major health risks that just aren't talked about enough. Of course we talk about heart disease, diabetes, stroke but what about low testosterone, prostate cancer, yearly rectal exams and erectile quality? These are unique issues that men face, especially as they age. Men are less likely to follow the 'annual visit recommendation'... Continue Reading →
Aim High
I recently watched an old movie one early Saturday morning and instantly saw parallels to management and leadership. The name of the movie was 12 O’clock High with Gregory Peck (1949). You’ve just got to see this movie! It’s a war flick and I just love war movies. Not that I’m a fan of war... Continue Reading →
No Excuses
In the movie Freedom Writers, there is this quote, "I don't want excuses. I know what you're up against. We're all up against something." Braveheart said, "If it's worth it, fight for it." A favorite of mine from Dead Poet's Society, "Carpe' Diem; seize the day." But one quote that really stuck with me was in The Pursuit... Continue Reading →
Rock Your Career Like a Boss!
Getting your body strong can translate to more than physical health. Researchers have found that people with a regular exercise regimen also have more ambition in their professional life. Several theories explain why that Monday-Wednesday-Friday 5:00 a.m. spin class or that after work yoga group, can help you succeed in your job-related goals. Without a... Continue Reading →
Hooyah!
I recently started thinking … What does it take to be the best? Can we learn something from the Navy SEALs and apply it to business? And, after some research – absolutely! Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) teams go through what is considered by some to be the toughest military training in the world. It takes... Continue Reading →
The Trojan Horse
It started 3,200 or so years ago when drop-dead gorgeous Helen, the one with the face that launched a thousand ships, ran off with a guy named Paris. This would have been okay except that Helen was married to a Greek -Menelaus, King of Sparta. At first the objective was to get Helen back.Then it... Continue Reading →
Perceived Value
Close your eyes and imagine a person sitting down to a lobster dinner. Can you see it? Good. Now what was your person wearing? Suit? Cocktail dress? Or t-shirt and jeans? What was the restaurant like? Fancy or hole in the wall? We consider lobster to be “special”, expensive, fancy. Therefore I bet most of... Continue Reading →
